Dear Wine Lover,
Robert Parker: One of northern California’s “good guys” is undeniably Stephen Hansel, who fashions top-quality Burgundian-styled Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs. Tom Rochioli first brought these wines to my attention, and Hansel is now one of my reference point visits in the North Coast. Hansel founded the winery in 1978 and now owns over 80 acres under vine. These are all noteworthy cuvees that remain somewhat under the radar. Moreover, prices remain unbelievably fair for wines of such quality.
2004 Walter Hansel South Slope Russian River Valley Pinot Noir $30.00 Buy Six $26.99
Robert Parker 90-93 Points! The dense ruby/purple-tinged 2004 Pinot Noir The South Slope is the highest elevation Pinot in this portfolio. Sweet, broad, heady, perfumed, and rich, with abundant fruit, this showy Pinot is typical of this vintage.
2004 Walter Hansel Cahill Lane Russian River Valley Pinot Noir $30.00 Buy Six $26.99
New Release!
2003 Walter Hansel Cuvee Alyce Russian River Valley Pinot Noir $36.00 Buy Six $31.99
Robert Parker 92 points! My favorite Hansel 2003 Pinot Noir is the Cuvee Alyce with its tight, tannic style. Cropped at .7 tons of fruit per acre, it's saturated ruby/purple color is accompanied by a distinctive crushed rock, sassafras, Asian spice, raspberry, and cherry-scented perfume. Big and rich, with high levels of acidity giving it a leaner, more austere style than its siblings, it should drink well for 5-8 years.
2003 Walter Hansel Hirsch Vineyard Block Six Russian River Valley Pinot Noir $45.00 Buy Six $39.99
Block Six is from the Swan clone. The fruit was completely de-stemmed and placed in a small open top fermenter. The hallmark of this deeply-colored, masculine Pinot Noir is its distinct aroma of crushed violets, while the flavor profile sports generous helpings of black raspberries and boysenberries along with a thread of black licorice. 129 cases Limited
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